- Manchester United and Arsenal have previously shown interest in the forward
- He has considered leaving the Bundesliga giants despite being a success
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Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane – but could face a showdown with Arsenal for his signature.
Sane’s contract is expiring in the summer and after losing his place to Michael Olise he has reportedly considered leaving.
The explosive former Manchester City star has won three Bundesliga titles with Bayern, scoring 51 goals and creating 50 assists since joining in 2020 for £55million.
United’s interest in him has been reported a couple of times down the years while Arsenal were keeping tabs on him over the summer according to Sky Germany.
Now Bild have claimed that both clubs could compete for his services over the summer, though he is still negotiating over extending his stay in Bavaria. Reports have said he is keen to stay at the Allianz Arena.
Man United and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane
United have enquired about the ex-Man City winger, whose contract expires this summer
Pep Guardiola once described him as the best winger in the world while he was at City
Football finance website Capology claims that Sane pockets around £16.6m per season with the German powerhouses, making him one of their highest earners alongside Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer, and Thomas Muller.
While his stock has fallen over the past year due to inconsistent form, securing a 28-year-old Sane on a free would be a major coup for either side.
Once the fastest player in Premier League history, the winger won two Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola before leaving for a fresh challenge in Germany.
He struck up an intuitive understanding with Kane when the Englishman arrived in summer 2023 and has stepped up on big occasions for Bayern.
Sane scored a fantastic goal in last season’s Champons League semi-finals against Real Madrid.
Staying fit has been a headache for the German, though.
Transfermarkt lists seven separate injuries for him last season and he has already had two lay-offs since the summer, though…